VEKS2036 - Fridge VESTEL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VEKS2036 VESTEL

WARNING: Keep ventilation openings, in the appliance enclosure

or in the built-in structure, clear of obstruction.

WARNING: Do not use mechanical devices or other means to

accelerate the defrosting process, other than those recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not use electrical appliances inside the food storage

compartments of the appliance, unless they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.

WARNING: To avoid a hazard due to the instability of the appliance,

it must be fixed in accordance with the instructions.

• This appliance is not intended for use at altitudes exceeding 2000 m.

• If your appliance uses R600a as a refrigerant – you can learn this information from the label on the cooler- you should be careful during shipment and installation to prevent your appliance’s cooler elements from being damaged. Although R600a is an environmentally friendly and natural gas. As it is explosive, in the event of a leak due to damage to the cooler elements, move your fridge from open flame or heat sources and ventilate the room where the appliance is located for a few minutes.

• While carrying and positioning the fridge, do not damage the cooler gas circuit.

• Do not store explosive substances such as aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.

• This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as; - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environmentsEN - 19 - - farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments - bed and breakfast type environments; - catering and similar non-retail applications

• If the socket does not match the refrigerator plug, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• A specially grounded plug has been connected to the power cable of your refrigerator. This plug should be used with a specially grounded socket of 16 amperes. If there is no such socket in your house, please have it installed by an authorized electrician.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazard involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance, shall not be made by children without supervision.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.EN - 20 - Safety warnings

• Do not use multiple receptacles or extension cord.

• Do not plug in damaged, torn or old plugs.

• Do not pull, bend or damage the cord.

• This appliance is designed for use by adults, do not allow children to play with the appliance or let them hang off the door.

• Do not plug-in or out the plug from the receptacle with wet hands to prevent electrocution!

• Do not place explosive or flammable material in your fridge for your safety. Place drinks with higher alcohol amount vertically and by closing their necks tightly in the fridge department.

• Do not cover the body or top of fridge with lace. This affects the performance of your fridge.

• Fix the accessories in the fridge during transportation to prevent damage to accessories. Old and out-of-order fridges

• If your old fridge has a lock, break or remove the lock before discarding it, because children may get trapped inside it and may cause an accident.

• Old fridges and freezers contain isolation material and refrigerant with CFC. Therefore, take care not to harm environment when you are discarding your old fridges. Please ask your municipal authority about the disposal of the WEEE for the reuse, recycle and recovery purposes. Notes:

• Please read the instruction manual carefully before installing and using your appliance. We are not responsible for the damage occurred due to misuse.

• Follow all instructions on your appliance and instruction manual, and keep this manual in a safe place to resolve the problems that may occur in the future.

• This appliance is produced to be used in homes and it can only be used in domestic environments and for the specified purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. Such use will cause the guarantee of the appliance to be cancelled and our company will not be responsible for the losses to be occurred.

• This appliance is produced to be used in houses and it is only suitable for cooling / storing foods. It is not suitable for commercial or common use and/or for storing substances except for food. Our company is not responsible for the losses to be occurred in the contrary case.EN - 21 - Installing and operating your fridge Before starting to use your fridge, you should pay attention to the following points:

• Operating voltage for your fridge is 220-240 V at 50Hz.

• We do not take the responsibility of the damages that occur due to ungrounded usage.

• Place your fridge in a place that it would not be exposed to direct sunlight.

• Your appliance should be at least 50 cm away from stoves, Gas ovens and heater cores, and should be at least 5 cm away from electrical ovens.

• Your fridge should never be used outdoors or left under the rain.

• When your fridge is placed next to a deep freezer, there should be at least 2 cm between them to prevent humidity on the outer surface.

• Do not place anything on your fridge, and install your fridge in a suitable place so that at least 15 cm is available on the upper side.

• The adjustable front legs should be adjusted to make sure your appliance is level and stable. You can adjust the legs by turning them clockwise (or in the opposite direction). This should be done before placing food in the fridge.

• Before using your fridge, wipe all parts back with warm water added with a tea spoonful of sodium bicarbonate, and then rinse with clean water and dry. Place all parts after cleaning.

• Install the plastic distance guide (the part with black vanes at the rear) by turning it 90° as shown in the figure to prevent the condenser from touching the wall.

• Refrigerator should be placed against a wall with a free distance not exceeding 75 mm. Before Using your Fridge

• When it is operated for the first time or after transportation, keep your fridge in the upright position for 3 hours and plug it on to allow efficient operation. Otherwise, you may damage the compressor.

• Your fridge may have a smell when it is operated for the first time; the smell will fade away when your fridge starts to cool.EN - 22 - PART- 2.

THE VARIOUS FUNCTION AND POSSIBILITIES

Warnings about Temperature Adjustments

• It is not recommended that you operate your fridge in environments colder than 10°C in terms of its efficiency.

• Temperature adjustments should be made according to the frequency of door openings and the quantity of food kept inside the fridge.

• Your fridge should be operated up to 24 hours according to the ambient temperature without interruption after being plugged in to be completely cooled. Do not open doors of your fridge frequently and do not place much food inside it in this period.

• A 5 minute delaying function is applied to prevent damage to the compressor of your fridge, when you take the plug off and then plug it on again to operate it or when an energy breakdown occurs. Your fridge will start to operate normally after 5 minutes.

• Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness.

• This appliance is designed for use at an ambient temperature within the 16°C - 43°C range. Thermostat automatically regulates the inside temperature of the refrigerator. By rotating the knob from position 1 to 5, colder temperatures can be obtained. Important note: Do not try to rotate knob beyond 1 position it will stop your appliance.

• For short-term storage of food in the refrigerator, you can set the knob between minimum and medium position (1-3).

• For long-term storage of food in the refrigerator, you can set knob medium position. (3-4)

• Note that; the ambient temperature, temperature of the freshly stored food and how often the door is opened, affects the temperature in the refrigerator. If required, change the temperature setting.

• LARDERS (without star rating): Larders (coolers) have not any freezer compartment but can cool down to 4 - 6°C. Thermostat Setting Climate Class Ambient Temperature (°C)

ARRANGING FOOD IN THE APPLIANCE

• To reduce humidity and consequent increase of frost never place liquids in unsealed containers in the refrigerator. Frost tends to concentrate in the coldest parts of the evaporator and in time will require more frequent defrosting.

• Never place warm food in the refrigerator. Warm food should be allowed to cool at room temperature and should be arranged to ensure adequate air circulation in the refrigerator compartment.

• Nothing should touch on the back wall as it will cause frost and the packages can stick on the back wall. Do not open the refrigerator door too frequently.

• Arrange the meat and cleaned fish(wrapped in packages or sheets of plastic) which you will use in 1-2 days,in the bottom section of the refrigerator compartment(that is above the crisper) as this is the coldest section and will ensure the best storing conditions.

• You can put the fruits and vegetables into the crisper without packing.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Disconnect unit from the power supply before cleaning.

• Do not clean the appliance by pouring water.

• The refrigerator compartment should be cleaned periodically using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and lukewarm water.

• Clean the accessories separately with soap and water Do not clean them in the washing machine.

• Do not use abrasive products, detergents or soaps.After washing, rinse with clean water and dry carefully. When the cleaning operations have been completed reconnect the plug of the unit with dry hands.

• You should clean the condenser with broom at least twice a year in order to provide energy saving and increase the productivity.EN - 24 - Replacing The Light Bulb When replacing the light of the refrigerator;

1. Unplug the unit from the power supply,

2. Press the hooks on the sides of the light cover top and remove the light cover

3. Change the present light bulb with a new one of not more than 15 W.

4. Replace the light cover and after waiting 5 minutes plug the unit.

Replacing LED Lighting If your refrigerator has LED lighting contact the help desk as this should be changed by authorized personnel only. Defrosting

• Defrosting occurs automatically in refrigerator during operation ; the defrost water is collected by the evaporating tray and evoparates automatically.

• The evaporating tray and the defrost water drain hole should be cleaned periodically with defrost drain plug to prevent the water from collecting on the bottom of the refrigerator instead of flowing out.

• You can also pour ½ glass of the water to drain hole to clean inside.EN - 25 - PART- 5.

TRANSPORTATION AND CHANGING OF INSTALLA-

TION POSITION Transportation and changing of installation position

• Original package and foam may be kept for re-transportation (optionally).

• You should fasten your fridge with thick package, bands or strong cords and follow the instructions for transportation on the package for re-transportation.

• Remove movable parts (shelves, accessories, vegetable bins etc.) or fix them into the fridge against shocks using bands during re-positioning and transportation. Carry your fridge in the upright position. PART- 6. BEFORE CALLING YOUR AFTER SALES SERVICE If your refrigerator is not working properly,it may be a minor problem, therefore check the following, before calling an electrician to save time and money. What to do if your refrigerator does not operate ; Check that ;

• The general switch in your home is not disconnected ,

• The thermostat setting is on “•” position,

• The socket is not sufficient. To check this, plug in another appliance that you know which is working into the same socket. What to do if your refrigerator performs poorly ; Check that ;

• You have not overloaded the appliance ,

• The doors are closed perfectly ,

• There is no dust on the condenser ,

• There is enough place at the rear and side walls. If there is noise ; The cooling gas which circulates in the refrigerator circuit may make a slight noise(bubbling sound) even when the compressor is not running. Do not worry this is quite normal. If these sounds are different check that ;

• The appliance is well levelled ,

• Nothing is touching the rear ,

• The stuffs on the appliance are vibrating.EN - 26 - If there is water in the lower part of the refrigerator ; Check that ; The drain hole for defrost water is not clogged(Use defrost drain plug to clean the drain hole) IMPORTANT NOTES:

• W hile power cut, to prevent any compressor problem you should plug out the refrigerator. You should delay plugging in 5 – 10 minutes after you power supply. If you plug out the refrigerator for a reason you should wait at least 5 min to replug. It is important for avoiding damage to refrigerator’s components.

• The cooling unit of your refrigerator is hidden in the rear wall. Therefore, water droplets or icing may occur on the rear surface of your fridge due to the operation of the compressor in specified intervals. This is normal. There is no need to perform a defrosting operation unless the icing is excessive.

• If you will not use your fridge for a long time (e.g. in summer holidays), put the thermostat to “•” position. After defrosting, clean your fridge and leave the door open to prevent humidity and smell.

• If the problem persists after you have followed all the instructions above, please consult to the nearest Authorised Service.

• The appliance you have purchased is designed for home type use and can be used only at home and for the stated purposes. It is not suitable for commercial or common use. If the consumer use the appliance in a way that does not comply with these features, we emphasise that the producer and the dealer shall not be responsible for any repair and failure within the guarantee period. Tips for saving energy 1– Install the appliance in a cool, well ventilated room, but not in direct sunlight and not near heat source (radiator, cooker.. etc). Otherwise use an insulating plate. 2– Allow warm food and drinks to cool down outside the appliance. 3– When placing, drinks and liquids they must be covered. Otherwise humidity increases at the appliance. Therefore the working time gets longer. Also covering drinks and liquids helps preserve the smell and taste. 4– When placing food and drinks, open the appliance door as briefly as possible. 5– Keep the covers closed of any different temperature compartment in the appliance (crisper, chiller ...etc ). 6– Door gasket must be clean and pliable. Replace gaskets if worn.EN - 27 - This presentation is only for information about the parts of the appliance. Parts may vary according to the appliance model. PART- 7. THE PARTS OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE COM- PARTMENTS

1) Refrigerator shelves

2) Crisper cover (Safety glass**)

1. Between A(low consumption) to G (high consumption)

2. Energy consumption of 93 kWh per year, calculated on the basis of results obtained

in 24 hours under normalised test conditions. Real energy consumption depends on the conditions in which the equipment is used as well as where it is placed.

(*) One Star storage is for the frozen food which keeps the inner temparature lower than -6 °C. (**) Two Star storage is for the frozen food which keeps the inner temparature lower than - 12 °C. (***) Tree Star storage is for the frozen food which keeps the inner temparature lower than - 18 °C. (****) FOUR Star storage is for the freezing the food from +18 TO – 18 °C. It also keeps the foods under 3 star storage conditions.

4. Your fridge is designed to operate in the ambient temperature intervals stated in the

standards, according to the climate class stated in the information label. We do not recommend operating your fridge out of stated temperatures value limits in terms of cooling effectiveness. Climate Class Ambient Temperature (°C)

Between 16 and 32 (°C) SN Between 10 and 32 (°C)EN - 30 - Installation instructions ! Before installation, read the instructions carefully. ! Fit the refrigerator/freezer in stable kitchen units only. ! If necessary, reverse the door according to instructions.

1. See g.A for the necessary attachment components.

into slot and screw by screws

3. Pass the power cord through ventilation shaft and position it so that the appliance could

be easily plugged in once it has been installed. (g.B - g.C)

located on the side panel of the appliance and stick it on reverse side of the door hinges of the appliance. (g.D - g.E)

5. Raise the appliance and slide into the kitchen unit.

6. Push the appliance to the reverse side of the door hinges providing that the trim gasket

covers the space between the appliance and the kitchen unit.

7. Align the front feet with front surface of the kitchen unit. (g.F)

8. Screw the front feet by using screws

to kitchen unit using screws

to appliance door with screws

11. Lean appliance door to unit door as it is opened at right angle.

to the unit door with screws

14. Set 1~2 mm gap on handle side between unit itself and unit door by adjusting guides

That is vital for appliance performance. (g.H)1

Figure F Figure G Figure HEN - 33 - Door reversing

and take appliance door

to safe place. (g.K)

and screw it to opposite side rmly and take to safe place. (g.K.a)

to opposite side. (g.K.c)

into hinge hole on appliance door

and then screw door hinge

rmly onto opposite side of original position. (g.K)

Figure J Figure KDeclaration of conformity We declare that our products meet the applicable European Directives, Decisions and Regulations and the requirements listed in the standards referenced. Disposal of the device Old devices cannot be placed in the household waste! If the device can no longer be used, every consumer is legally obliged to hand in devices separately from household waste e.g. at a collection site of their local authority / borough. This ensures that the devices are properly recycled and negative effects on the environment are avoided. Therefore, electrical devices are marked with the symbol depicted. Recycling Our packaging is made of environmentally-friendly, recyclable materials: External packaging made of cardboard Moulded parts made of CFC-free polystyrene (PS) Films and bags made of polyethylene (PE) Wrapping straps made of polypropylene (PP). If you have sucient space to permit it, we recommend you retain the packaging, at least during the warranty period. If the device must be returned for repair or brought into a repair drop-off centre, the device is only adequately protected in the original packaging. If you want to no longer retain the packaging, please dispose of this in an environmentally friendly manner.FR - 34 - Sommaire

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